chifforobes

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Scope note
Tall pieces of furniture typically having drawers on one side and a narrow closet or space for hanging clothes on the other. The term originated in the Southern United States, combining the words "chiffonier" and "wardrobe," referring to the two functions of the chifforobe.
chifforobes
Accepted term: 13-May-2024